Harris leads in senatorial race and Slaton trails for governor
Early returns show Richard Russell leading with 118 county unit votes while Harris widens in the gubernatorial race, trailing Slaton in most counties. Incomplete counts from 143 counties report Harris ahead in the U S Senate race and Harris strong for secretary of state and treasurer positions as other statewide races firm ground for incumbents.
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Harris
Carswell
Russell
Richard B. Russell, Jr
Seenett
D. Rivers
John Holder
Perry
Yale Rota
Wiliam J. Harris
Eever
John M. Slaton
Slaton
Evans and
Lumpkin
John Wilson
Eugene Taladge
Agriculture
M. Stanley
M. L. Dugan
W. J. Speer
G. M. Napier
Armey
R. de T. Lawrence
Tions
John J. Hunt
Hunt County
Law
U. S
Wiliam B. Harrison
Homer C. Parker
E. Try
B. M. Bullard
Samuel C. Jon
Robert B. Hum
Court of Appeals
Nash R. Broyles
Init
Joe Quil
Calvin W. Parker
Vicum
Guy O. Stone
Coun
G. A
Hill C. Tuggle
Paesi
Wm. J. Harris
John M. Slaton Winn
Geo. H. Carswell
John N. Holder
James A. Perry
E. D. Rivers
R. B. Russell, Jr
Nat. Ballard Eeewenn
James J.flynt
Carl N. Guess
Eben Uae Ae
A. H. Henslee
Cpten Sinedd Sean
Louis
Moore Ee A
J. M. Pitner
Eee
Dorsey Davis
Gee
M. Napier
Edgar T. Gentry
W. B. Harrison
J. J. Brownweenanenanem
Eugene Talmadge
Ree & Lbr
Frazier M. Morgan
Hal M. Stanley
M. D. Collins
M. L. Duggan
Pensions
Oene
R. Det
Lawrence
Prison Commission
G. A. Johns
Tuggle
Guy
Stone
A Askinson
Rob
B. Busckburn
Minge Court of Appeals
Chas.r. Crisp
H. Netsler
J. T. Childs
C. B. Manshall
Singing Fool with Jolson in Vitaphone attractions
Saturday showings feature The Singing Fool with Sonny Boy and Al Jolson plus Vitaphone act. Matinee at 8, evening at 7 30 with additional Vitaphone numbers. Monday and Tuesday present Florida Girl with Marion Davies and Melon Vitaphone. Daily admission noted.
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al Jolson
Betty Bronson
David Lee
Sonny Boy
Josefine Dunn
THE
Blue Ridgers
Florida
Marion Davies
John R. Slater Died in Douglas at 88
John R. Slater, 88, longtime Douglas lawyer and former mayor, died at his home. He was a state Democratic leader who headed Georgia efforts for Al Smith in the 1928 campaign. A World War I captain, he also served in Washington and held various local roles including president of the Union Banking Co. and director of the Douglas Grocery Co.
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Douglas
John R. Slater
Douglas Ust
Slater Moore
They and Wireless
Slater
Baltimore
J. M. Smith
Valdosta
Union, Banking Company of
Georgia Association
Democratic Party
AL Smith
Attorney General's Office
Washington, D. C
Eleventh District A
Clifford Walker
Douglas Grocery Company
Mr. Slates
Georgia
Herbert Hoover
Talbot County Masonic convention to meet at Butler
The mare session of the Tal bot Taylor County Masonic convention will be held at Butler Sept 26 with Fickling Lodge as host. Lodges Talbotton Junction City Mauk Butler Reynolds are expected to be well represented as Butler prepares to royally entertain visitors.
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Talbot-Taylor County
Butler
Fickling Lodge
Talbotton
Junction
City
Mauk
Reynolds
Chocolate Drops Minstrel at Millen school auditorium
The Daniel Producing Co. of Millen presented a Tuesday night minstrel show at the school auditorium under Butler Camp American Legion auspices. Miss Davie Rabb directed and organized the event, drawing compliments for her tireless efforts and leadership.
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Daniel Producing Cor
Millen
Butler Camp American Legion
Davie Rabb
Delegation to Atlanta Seeks Early Route Three Completion
A large group of representative citizens from Vlor and other counties along Route Three will meet in Atlanta to plead before the State Highway Board for early completion of the paying of this route.
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Vlor
Atlanta
State Highway Board
Taylor County Vote Yields Narrow Victory in Representative Race
J. T. Childs defeats C. B. Marshall for Representative by two votes in Taylor County. Executive Committee members elected include J. T. Adams C. E. Benns H. H. Aultman J. M. Weaver G. G. Mc Crary R. E. McCants Walter Willis J. H. Brown H. S. Wall R. E. Watkins M. L. Crook.
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Taylor County
J. T. Childs
C. B. Marshall
J. T. Adams
C.E. Benns
H. H. Aultman
J. M. Weaver
G. G. McCrary
R. E. McCants
Walter Willis
J. H. Brown
H. S. Wall
R. E. Watkins
M. L. Crook
Appreciation Statement From Taylor County Democratic Committee
The Taylor County Democratic Executive Committee expresses gratitude for the orderly campaign and absence of bitterness in the recent race for representative between J. T. Childs and G. B. Marshall. Chairman J. T. Adams calls for continued peace harmony and goodwill.
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Taylor County
Ginners Report Shows Cotton Bales Ginned in Taylor County
Cotton ginned in Taylor County reached 1 729 bales by September 1 1980 up from 348 bales on September 1 1929. The report lists Arey as a contributing area and notes the period covered ends on September 1.
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Taylor County
Tnea
Arey
Een
JURORS SUMMONED FOR TAYLOR SUPERIOR COURT TERM
Sheriff R. P. McGuffin summons jurors for the fall term of Taylor Superior Court to convene the first Monday in October under Judge F. McLaughlin. Columbus officials A. Jones Perryman and J. C. Perkins accompany the judge for the two week session. A full juror list is in this issue. The term is expected to be uneventful with a grand jury facing several issues from the spring term.
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R. P. McGuffin
Taylor Superior Court
F. McLaughlin
Chattahoochee —Judicial Circuit
A. Jones Perryman
J. C. Perkins
Columbus
McLaughlin
The
Herald
Grand Jury
Superintendent Replies To Quo Vadis On State Debt
The letter from Supt W T Austin defends statements about the state owing Taylor County schools for 1928 and 1929, acknowledging a moral obligation that will be paid. He notes Quo Vadis as a legal mind and cites sources like newspapers and state officials for his views. The piece includes mention of a daughter visiting home folks and Mrs Wallie Walker of Butler visiting relatives.
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Herald
Quo Vadis
Taylor County
Vadis
State Department
Margaret
Wallie Walker
Butler
A. J. Peacocle
Harvest Sale Guests and Local Visits Highlight Weekend
New Prospect items note Mr and Mrs Daniel Posey as guests of Mrs A K Posey scholay. H C Lowe and Jim Hartley hosts with Mr and Mrs Clifford Palmer and children visiting near Geneva. Lonnie Lowe and John Renow of Fickling mill called on friends. Edna Freeman stayed with Mrs Clyde Freeman. T B Stringfellow and family visited Luke Mitchell. Rev S R Lawhorn dined with H C Lowe. Willie Stringfellow visited Fran Hendric. Lee Posey of Thomaston spent Sunday with local friends. Mogi
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Dreizin
Clifford Palmer
Near
Geneva
H. J. Hendrix
Lonnie Lowe
John Renew
Fickling Mill
Edna Freeman
Clyde Freeman
T. B. Stringfellow
Luke Mitchell
S. R. Lawhorn
H. C. Lowe
Willie Stringfellow
Fran Hendric
Lee Posey
Thomaston
Mogi
County Tax Question Again Sparks Debate in Taylor County
Miss Melissa Ogburn argues for a 24 mill tax rate in Taylor County citing farmers and banks. She warns 48 mills would push many landowners toward foreclosure and loss of property, urging quick, affordable taxation to attract investment and restore confidence.
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Taylor County
Federal Farm Loan
Federal
Henry Ford
Agny
Itor
Shaw
Anne
Bibb County
Melissa Ogburn
Ninety Fourth Annual Meeting of Primitive Baptists Convenes
A good attendance marks the ninety fourth annual session of the Apatole Association of Primitive Baptists held over three days at County Line Church Marion county on Tuesday. Officers include Moderator J T Childs Butler and clerk O White Rupert. The association includes Bethel Bethlehem Mt. Nebo Mt Zion Phillips Prosperity New Hope Bethel Glade County Line Mt Pisgah and others.
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Apatole Association of Primitive Baptists
County Line Church
Marion County
J.T. Childs
Butler
O. White
Rupert
Bethel Bethlehem
Mt. Nebo
Mt. Zion
Phillips
Prosperity
New Hope
Bethel Glade County
Mt. Pisgah
For Rent Three Desirable Rooms Near Herald Office
Classified notice notes three very desirable rooms for rent with convenient location and directs inquiries to the Herald office for further information.
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Herald Office
Jarrell Cuts Prices Aids Farmers With Cotton Boosts
Jarrell's Department Store lowers prices on menswear and launches a Cut-price Sale tomorrow. The retailer also offers cotton and cotton seed prices above local market levels, applauded by cotton producers in the county for supporting farmers and aiming for continued prosperity.
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Jarrell
Jarrell's
Menhenice
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Rand Theatre
Ginner
Supt
W. T. Austin
Card OF Quo Vadis
Daniel Posey
A. K. Posey Scholay
Jim Hartley
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